St. John The Apostle School Graduates 50 Students

CLARK—St. John the Apostle School, Clark held 8th grade graduation on Friday, June 6.Sister Donna Marie O’Brien awarded the diplomas to 50 graduates and Reverend Father Robert McBride presented the diplomas to the graduates.

A bronze medal was awarded to Nicholas Frank Palmieri III for the third highest average in the Class of 2008.The silver medals awarded to Emily Grace Lubas and Brian Charles Frtizsche, for the second highest average in the Class of 2008, and a gold medal was presented to Ann Cierpial for the highest average in the Class of 2008.

Gold medals were presented to Sara Cristina Norte Coelho for the most enthusiasm and participation in the music program, to Evan Abilio Marques for outstanding performance in physical education, and for the most school spirit in the Class of 2008, a gold medal was awarded to Kristel Calderon.Monetary gifts were presented from the Rosary Society for the most improved in Science to Mary Nicole Lamberti and Steven Giovanni Pineda.In memory of Sr. Jane Frances, a one hundred dollar bond was presented to Nicole Pietrapertosa, for the most improved math students.

In memory of Violet E. Kennedy, a $500 scholarship was presented to Ana Marie Enriquez.

In memory of Jeffrey C. Ford, a monetary gift of $100 was presented to Ankit H. Sheth.

In honor of Margaret and John Kiernan, a $100 scholarship award was presented to Dana Rose Sestito.

In memory of Michael Hartnett monetary awards were given to the student having the three highest grade point averages in the graduating class of 2008.The highest grade point average was awarded to Ann Cierpial, the second highest grade point average was awarded to Emily Grace Lubas and Brian Charles Fritzsche and the third highest grade point average was awarded to Nicholas Frank Palmieri III.

In memory of Miss Jane C. Kiernan, a $250 book scholarship for an for excellence in social studies.The scholarship was awarded to Ann Cierpial.

The Alumni Association of St. John the Apostle is pleased to award a $100 scholarship was awarded to Meagan Taylor Bethavas.